Arabic & Persian

Dhu-l-Isba

6th century


Hurthan, called Dhu-l-Isba', belonged to 'Adwan, a brother-tribe of Fahm in the Sarat mountains south-east of Mecca. Lyall describes it as once numerous and powerful, holding the privilege of giving the signal for dispersal at the pilgrimage.

Two of his poems are in the Mufaddaliyat.

  1. Ode XXIX: In sooth, ye two fellows of
  2. Ode XXXI: A cousin I have, and for

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